REFLECTOR: GOOD STORY'S

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You do not need prior approval for the Bahamas anymore. What you do  need is 
12 inch numbers on the plane. They will let you put the numbers on with  duct 
tape only once. I was told next time it must be painted on. Good to know if  
you are about to paint your airplane and plan on going international. As of  
January 07 you must have a passport they wont except photo IDs  anymore. You 
must file a international flight plan, if VFR you must  activate it or fly IFR. 
They also required life jackets on board for every sole  and tell them what 
color they are. I wear a blow up one for the flight. I figure  if something bad 
is happening I would not take time to put one on instead of  flying. Landing / 
ramp fees change from island to island and person to person. I  heard of a 
group that all flew to the same island and were all charged  different amounts. 
It depends on if the custom agent likes you, or if he's  just looking for some 
extra cash, and there is nothing you can, or want to do  about it just pay the 
guy so he will go away. Customs charged me $15 per person  and I was quoted 
$65 a night for hangar space but was charged $25 per  night. Check with the 
airport or someone that has been there recently, for  runway conditions. They are 
not real good at maintaining stuff over there. The  Islands are closer than 
you think. From Sebastian to Freeport is less  than 1 hour flight. Definitely 
worth doing at least once.
                                                                       Ken
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